Imperfect subjunctive tu conjugation of apprivoiser.
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apprivoiser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to tame
Le cow-boy a essayé d'apprivoiser le cheval sauvage, mais celui-ci a refusé de se laisser dompter.The cowboy tried to tame the wild horse, but it refused to be broken in.
b. to domesticate
Chantal a apprivoisé le chat errant et l'a baptisé Fifi.Chantal domesticated the stray cat and named it Fifi.
2. (figurative) (to bring under control)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to tame (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le chef de l’organisation a tenté d'apprivoiser les manifestants en colère avant que la situation ne dégénère.The organization's leader tried to tame the angry protesters before things got out of hand.
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Participles
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Indicative of "apprivoiser"
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